Elizabeth Cousins-Whitus, Erin Burke, Mary Beth Spitznagel
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Abstract
Objectives: Dementia caregiving often results in caregiver burden, but self-mastery may buffer against burden's negative impact. This work explores the link between these variables, examining potential moderators, through systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods: A PubMed, PsychInfo, Scopus, and Medline search in April 2024 resulted in 25 eligible studies. The Appraisal tool for Cross-Sectional Studies assessed bias risk. Meta-regression via continuous random effects model was conducted in R to examine the relationship between dementia caregiver burden and self-mastery as well as moderating variables.
Results: A medium strength meta-correlation, r=-.347 (95% CI: -.413, -.278, p < .0001) was detected. Percent of extended family caregivers (e.g. nieces, cousins, grandchildren; β=-1.01, 95% C.I. (-1.71, -.32), p < .01) and percent of cases with frontotemporal dementia (β=-.67, 95% C.I. (-1.20, -.13), p < .05) attenuated the relationship.
Conclusions: Results may support the role of self-mastery in mitigating effects of caregiver burden, though experiences unique to extended family or frontotemporal dementia may weaken that relationship. The current review was limited by lack of diversity in potential moderator variables, pointing to needs for future research.
Clinical implications: Findings highlight the robustness of the relationship between self-mastery and caregiver burden, possibly informing self-mastery-based interventions and helping clinicians identify and treat at-risk caregivers.
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Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including:
-adjustments to changing roles-
issues related to diversity and aging-
family caregiving-
spirituality-
cognitive and psychosocial assessment-
depression, anxiety, and PTSD-
Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders-
long term care-
behavioral medicine in aging-
rehabilitation and education for older adults.
Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.
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